For our Client, an international GBS providing specialized and sustainable material solutions, we are looking for a Candidate for the position:
VAT Expert Europe
📍 Location: Łódź, hybrid (2 days HO)
Reporting to: GBS Poland Director
Responsibilities:
- Support daily operations in terms of VAT compliance process for EMEA region
- Perform compliance quality VAT checks
- Lead VAT mapping processes and identify areas for improvement
- Maintenance of tax codes (OneSource), support for tax engine maintenance
- Provide internal support for VAT queries from other departments
- Actively participate in internal and external audits
- Stay up to date on any changes in VAT legislation and inform the business accordingly
- Participation in Indirect Tax related projects
- Support VAT determination for purchase invoices (VAT coding)
- Supporting VAT coding automation process
- Performing internal controls related to VAT process
- Lead VAT registrations across various jurisdictions – as needed
- Ensure the company / GBS Operation is compliant with VAT regulations
- Ensure Tax related knowledge management inside and outside GBS
- Lead indirect tax readiness for newly acquired businesses.
Requirements:
Must have:
- Fluent English
- SAP experience
- Bachelor or Master degree in economy, finance, bookkeeping or similar
- Deep understanding of VAT, incl. process understanding and technology used in the area of responsibility
Other requirements:
- Min. 2 years of experience in GBS/SSC/BPO area
- 3-5 years of experience in indirect tax area in Europe
- Self-starter with a high degree of autonomy and initiative. Capable of independently organizing their workload, setting priorities, and identifying key focus areas within complex VAT environments
- Expertise in internal controls, SOX, project management, administrative organization
- Experience with process standardization and optimization, digitalization, Lean, Analytics
- Structured working style with eye for detail and hidden risks
- Team oriented and process driven
- Proactive and open-minded
- Stress resistance
- Extraordinary communication and presentation skills
- Being able to clearly explain complex concepts.
What the Client Offers:
- Stable work in an international company based on an employment contract
- Hybrid work
- Health and wellness programs
- Paid time off for community service
- Employee assistance programs for personal and professional support
- Work in a Great Place to Work® certified company, recognized for its commitment to people, culture, and innovation
- Work in a company oriented towards technology and automation.